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Cover art for HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA
INDIE
Released: March 14, 2012

"Play—don't read—this important environmental message. (Picture book. 4-8)"
An oil spill jeopardizes sea life in this environmental songbook. Read full book review >
Cover art for ALL THE THINGS YOU'LL DO!
INDIE
Released: June 5, 2012
by Kevin Glavin, illustrated by Sarah Grepo

"Simple and conventional on the page, with a separate multimedia component; best for a younger audience."
In this combination picture–activity book and memory album, parents affectionately envision the firsts in their new child's life. Read full book review >
Cover art for BABY UNPLUGGED: BOOK
INDIE
Released: June 18, 2012
by John S. Hutton, illustrated by Andrea Kang

"Gentle, joyful encouragement for young readers and pre-readers to discover the rewards of a good book."
Hutton's charming little board book, the newest in a series, encourages young children to explore the pleasures of real books with real pages. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE NOSE PICKERS
INDIE
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
by Stephanie J. Shulman, illustrated by Mike Motz

"Despite the degree of gross humor, Shulman has picked a delightful winner."
It takes something special to get a kid to stop picking his nose--that's just what happens to one unlucky child in Shulman's (Monster Bash, 2009) story for primary-grade readers. Read full book review >